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The choice of output color space depends on how the image will be reproduced. For
most personal use where the image is displayed on a monitor or printed with a small
printer, sRGB color space is adequate. Other color spaces have been included for
professional and technical applications. For recommendations for color space use,
see page 83.
Output color spaces
This color space is defined by the monitor’s ICC profile. See
setting the monitor ICC profile section on page 82.
Monitor RGB
This color space is defined by the CIE (Commission
Internationale d’Eclairage).
CIE RGB
The current television broadcasting standard used in Japan.NTSC
Utilizing the color coordinates of the spectrum, this standard
offers an extreme range of colors. However, most of the colors
that can be generated cannot be reproduced on standard
computer monitors or by printing technology.
Wide-gamut RGB
This color space is wider than ColorMatch RGB. The extensive
color range makes it ideal for prepress use. However, the
range is so great that it includes many colors that cannot be
printed with a four-color printing process.
Adobe RGB
This standard has a wide gamut and is ideal for use with
Radius Press View monitors, which are commonly used in
prepress production.
ColorMatch RGB
The current television broadcasting standard used in Europe.PAL/SECAM
The current television broadcasting standard used in the
United States.
SMPTE-C
Widely used in DTP and is the standard color space in many
common graphic arts and design applications: Adobe
Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
Apple RGB
This color space reflects the average PC monitor
characteristics, and is considered the standard for multi-media
and Internet usage. sRGB is not suitable for professional
prepress applications because of its narrow reproduction
range.
sRGB